Ben’s desire for his new role is fueled by two interests that have marked his career: a passion for Israel and for supporting youth ImpactIsrael is happy to announce that Benjamin Marchette has been named Chief Executive Officer of ImpactIsrael. Ben will join the organization on November 1, 2021 and work in tandem with Executive […]
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Learning is Sweet for Yemin Orde Youth
Youth learn sweet new skills during summer break. During a typical summer break, the staff at Yemin Orde Youth Village arrange job opportunities for teens as a way to preserve the positive work and personal development carried out throughout the school year. This summer, which is far from typical for anyone, summer employment for the […]
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Men’s Mechina Receives Award for Volunteer Efforts
Yemin Orde’s Young Men’s Leadership Program cited for critical contribution during coronavirus crisis. Yemin Orde’s Young Mens Leadership Program (Mechina in Hebrew) received an award for outstanding volunteer efforts in the Hatzor community during the height of the coronavirus crisis in Israel. Hatzor’s mayor, Shimon Suisa, congratulated the group and noted the critical contribution of […]
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Summer Fun Includes Learning
Yemin Orde offers extra learning opportunities for youth to strengthen important academic and language skills. For 100 ninth and tenth graders at Yemin Orde, the month of July provided opportunities for summer fun at the Village while strengthening academic skills that declined during the coronavirus lockdown of schools. The added academic attention is an […]
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Ethiopian Police Officers Forum Gathers at Yemin Orde
Attendees discuss issues of identity, integration and belonging. Fifty members of the Ethiopian Israeli Police Officer’s Forum gathered at Yemin Orde Youth Village on July 1 to discuss issues of identity and inclusion in Israeli society. The program was facilitated by Village Way Educational Initiatives. Nearly half of those attended were Yemin Orde graduates, and […]
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Milestones Course for Educational Leadership
Leadership program brings together educational leaders from diverse frameworks for Village Way training. Village Way Educational Initiatives celebrated the completion of the first cohort of the Village Way Milestones Course for Educational Leadership. The course provided 100 hours of professional development training, focusing on issues such as developing an educational vision, strategic thinking, and implementing […]
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Achieving Dreams the Village Way
Village Way tools encourage educators at Geula High School to exercise creative thinking. Geula High School is a unique educational community located in the center of Tel Aviv. This school serves a very diverse population of students, including Jewish students from various backgrounds, Muslim and Christian Arab students, children of foreign workers, and also a […]
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Laptops for Learning
50 teens received new laptops as participants of Yemin Orde’s Integrated Tools program. Congratulations to the 50 10th and 11th graders who received new laptops for their participation in Yemin Orde’s Integrated Tools program. The laptops were distributed at the Celebrating Success Ceremony which marked the completion of the first year of the multi-year program. […]
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New Extra-Curricular Programs Boost Confidence
Yemin Orde offers extra-curricular activities and programs that boost self-confidence and provide creative outlets for expression. Thanks to the generosity of ImpactIsrael’s donors, Yemin Orde’s youth have access to excellent activities and programs that boost confidence, build leadership and help troubled teens thrive in a supportive environment. These extra-curricular opportunities include sports such as soccer, […]
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Challenge Grant Doubles Donations for At-Risk Youth
Generous grant will match new and increased gifts over the next two years. ImpactIsrael has received a two-year $172,000 challenge grant from a private foundation that wishes to remain anonymous. The grant will match, dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $21,500 per donor, per year, all new and incremental gifts to ImpactIsrael. Funds raised by […]
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Update: Coronavirus Crisis and our Village Way Family
Village Way leadership announces youth, educators will return to classes. Village Way leadership issued the following coronavirus crisis updates for Yemin Orde Youth Village and Village Way Educational Initiatives. For the time being, the situation at the Village and in our partner educational communities is dynamic, with youth returning to school and and staff and […]
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